Patient Service Specialist - Orthopaedics

Cleveland Clinic; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is hiring a Patient Service Specialist - Orthopaedics in Dover, Ohio. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care and use state-of-the-art technology to support patients and families throughout the care journey.

The role emphasizes registration, scheduling, insurance verification and patient education, with a focus on delivering a welcoming, efficient experience in a busy orthopedic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in patient registration, scheduling, insurance processing or customer service.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is also acceptable with related experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive, proactive and “Patients First” experience for patients and visitors.
• Investigate, triage and resolve patient issues using the HEART model.
• Create a welcome and professional environment, interact with patients and ensure stellar patient experiences.
• Perform patient registration, visit preparation, telephone triage, insurance verification, co-pay collection, patient and record tracking, scheduling, arrival/departure desk activities and screening/interpreter services.
• Enter and maintain confidential patient information.
• Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass.

Skills

customer service

patient registration

appointment scheduling

insurance processing

medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Patient Service Specialist - Orthopaedics

Location

Dover

Facility

Union Hospital

Department

UPS East Ohio Orthopaedics-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

Job Code

B15028

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.

Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Patient Service Specialists deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. The caregiver in this role will provide customer service to patients who are being admitted or have had a surgical procedure done.

A caregiver in this position works full-time, 7:30am—4:30pm or 8:00am—5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide a comprehensive, proactive and “Patients First” experience for patients and visitors.
• Investigate, triage and resolve patient issues using the established HEART model.
• Create a welcome and professional environment, interact with patients and ensure stellar patient experiences.
• Perform patient registration, visit preparation, telephone triage, insurance verification, co-pay collection, patient and record tracking, scheduling, arrival and/or departure desk activities and screening and scheduling of interpreter services.
• Enter and maintain confidential patient information.
• Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service
• OR an Associate’s Degree and one year of experience
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity sufficient to operate a PC and other office equipment.
• Requires extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• Must be able to navigate various locations and function in a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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